When work began on this 1936 Royal Barry Wills weeds had grown up around the cottage, the previous owners had replaced the original wood-shake roof with asphalt shingles, and the program was too small for its new owners, a growing family.
New carriage house/office with ground level two car garage and rear shed roofed storage bay for lawn equipment and bikes. A bracketed roof extension along // MMA // Marshall McLean Architect // New carriage house/office with ground level two car garage and rear shed roofed storage bay for lawn equipment and bikes. A bracketed roof extension along
It's not easy to see the Stock House, but the carriage house is much easier to see.
I live in The Bennington Carriage House. Full disclosure, I'm BeamBabe. Seven years ago my husband and I designed The Bennington Carriage House with the help of the talented staff at Yankee Barn Homes. I did not work for Yankee Barn at the time (that came later). Today I want to talk about what it's like to actually live in a Yankee Barn, 6 years and counting...
This customizable carriage house design by Purcell has room for a studio and living space above a garage or studio.
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Found this neat Gambrel roofed gem in Elkhart yesterday, tucked away inconspicuously on an alley. I know notheing about it but it looked big enough to have an apartment upstairs. The most unusual feature was the stepped back bricking under the dormer windows. Despite a very peeling layer of dark green paint, the Chicago yellow/pink bricks so commonly used in 19th Century Elkhart construction were well visible. I am not sure if it was built as a garage for cars or a carriage house but the stone foundation seems to date it to the horse & buggy era.
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A well-designed garage does more than stable automobiles. It may by its placement create a private courtyard. It can block noise or a neighbor, or add balance if it’s part of the house. Today’s garages are also storage units and potting sheds; they may accommodate a home office or guest suite. Because a garage is new construction requiring everything from permits to utilities, it’s worth taking time to design one that works now and for the future—say, when electric-vehicle charging stations are a common requirement.
Name: Tim TuckerLocation: St. Louis, MissouriSize: 3,500 square feetYears lived in: 7 — owned Tim Tucker likens his carriage house in St. Louis’ Benton Park neighborhood to an “old boot.” The reference, which calls to mind neglected and timeworn materials, is apt. Inside his home is a what’s what of architectural and industrial detritus from well-known and/or demolished buildings in the city. With its 16 ft.
I live in The Bennington Carriage House. Full disclosure, I'm BeamBabe. Seven years ago my husband and I designed The Bennington Carriage House with the help of the talented staff at Yankee Barn Homes. I did not work for Yankee Barn at the time (that came later). Today I want to talk about what it's like to actually live in a Yankee Barn, 6 years and counting...
one of Arthur Miller's four Brooklyn residences -- lived here in the 50s until he left to marry Marilyn Monroe • said to be a tunnel that ran from No. 159 to a stable that formerly occupied this property -- a glass skylight is embedded in the pavement near No. 157 • building was a location for Sidney Lumet's film, The Verdict starring Paul Newman • Brooklyn Heights Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #66000524, 1966
So much character with this home! This was built in 1910. It is located on .52 acres in Trumbull, Connecticut. This was formerly a carriage house. There are hardwood floors and exposed beams. Situated just minutes from schools, restaurants and shopping. Beautiful fenced in garden with raised beds. It has produced over 1,000 pounds of vegetables in a single season. There is a detached two car garage with space up above it for an office or a guest area. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1,144 square feet. $289,000 From the Zillow listing: Ideally located just minutes to award-winning schools, highways, shopping, and restaurants, this one-of-a-kind home sits on a level lot in a picturesque setting. The enchanting grounds are a gardener’s dream! Beautiful raised vegetable beds, protected by fencing, have produced over 1,000 pounds of veggies in a single season! Charm abounds in this former carriage house. The first floor features a lovely floor plan for entertaining and everyday living. Gleaming hardwood floors seamlessly weave their way through sun-filled living spaces. Soak in the warmth from the wood burning stove and unwind in the peaceful living room. The dining room, with exposed beams, is the perfect backdrop to host […]
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A carriage house, to me, is totally different from a garage. A carriage house has to have a certain romance to it—its functionality is so much more than just storage space.
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We have a carriage house folks. Can you believe it? I still find myself surprised when I look at the backyard. It's there!! Our Amish crew arrived last Monday, and the building was completed on Wednesday. They pre-fabricated the first story in their Chester County warehouse. It was delivered in two pieces and the rest of the building was built/assembled on site. Watching them put the pieces together was mesmerizing, and I snapped LOTS of pictures. If you follow me on Instagram (@kellyrobson), you've already seen a few of these photos. But, here's a play-by-play of last week's momentous build. :) Day 1: It's 1:30pm and the truck arrives... The first floor of our carriage house, separated in two pieces, on the back of a big rig (my jaw dropped when I saw this). Each piece was wheeled in place onto our concrete foundation (!!!). One half down, another to go. Here comes part 2. Now, they're lining the two parts together. The mule looks like this up close (the entire machine was specifically designed for these types of Amish builds). It was very fun to watch. Day 2: 7:30am - a team of four Amish men arrive to build the second story. Within a couple of hours, we had a roofline. Progress on the backside. Around lunchtime, our dormers were built, And, by the end of the day, there was tar paper on the roof. Day 3: The guys worked all day, installing the roof shingles, hanging gutters, finishing electrical work, etc. It was truly amazing to watch it all come together. Benjamin Moore "Gray Owl" is the color we chose for the exterior. The bucket also makes a nifty step stool when installing some electrical work. :) Our new lanterns, ready to be hung. These fixtures are made by World Imports (the Sutton Collection) and we ordered the largest size possible, which measured 21.5" high. This is what the carriage house looks like today: It's finished! *We still haven't selected a light fixture over the side door. We'll find something soon, I hope. We chose insulated carriage-style garage doors with an extra foot of height (just in case we ever want to park a monster truck inside). The handles are functional and I love the way the hardware looks from the house. our new cupola, with a cast iron eagle weathervane. new lanterns. The shed dormer allows for SO MUCH head room on the second floor, we had to include it in the design. Since it doesn't totally relate to the architectural style of our home, this dormer faces the backside of the property. So, you can't see it from the house. I like that. It's hard to tell from the photo, but there is a TON of space on this level. We're so excited to set up a workspace for Dave near the back. :) Here is the second story. This room is massive, measuring the entire footprint of the garage itself (24' x 28'). Right now, we'll use it for storage space. But someday, we'll insulate it and drywall. I would love to make it an office... or, a play room. Or, a separate guest house. :) so much space! (love the head room provided by our new hipped dormers) a note about our builders: We hired Stoltzfus Structures to build our carriage house, and our entire experience with them was TREMENDOUS. Located in nearby Chester County, Pennsylvania, this family-run Amish builder specializes in pre-fab and custom-designed garages, carriage houses, barns, pool houses, and sheds (they also build cabanas, gazebos, and chicken coops!). I can't say enough about these people. We first met with Jonathan in February. Dave and I were in the "research" phase of this project, and had narrowed it down to a small handful of potential builders. After we toured the facility and experienced the professionalism and warmth of the staff, we immediately knew that we wanted to work with them. Over the next several months, we exchanged a few emails with Jonathan, keeping him updated on our schedule. We never felt pressured. When we finally felt ready to begin the project this summer, we worked with him to customize our design. He was so extremely professional, friendly, and easy to work with (even with our last minute changes to the front elevation!). Like I mentioned above, the carpenters at Stoltzfus Structures built half of our building off-site, in their Chester County workshop. The carriage house was installed in modular units and then the rest of the building was built on site. The crew that showed up to our house was AWESOME. These guys worked from morning til night, they were friendly and courteous (some of the finest young men you'd ever hope to meet). Dave and I are truly thrilled with the end result and hope to work with Stoltzfus Structures on future projects (pool house anyone?!). If you are considering a build like this (garage, carriage house, pool house, whatever!), I highly recommend Stoltzfus. Even though they're based in Eastern Pennsylvania, they work with customers all across the country (and just recently finished a project in California!). I feel like I need to disclose that Stoltzfus is not paying me to write this, nor did they discount our project-- I am just so honestly THRILLED with the service, I want you to benefit as well! Ask for Jonathan and tell him that Kelly sent you. ;) ... So, our carriage house is complete! What do you guys think? If you have any questions about our experience, please feel free to email me personally or you can leave a comment at the end of this post. Thanks so much for following along with this project, dear readers! It's been so fun relaying ideas with you and sharing updates on the blog. Now, I look forward to starting our NEXT home project and sharing all of the progress here with you. xoxo Kelly ...
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